Court of Protection Associate Lawyer

Join to apply for theCourt of Protection Associate Lawyerrole atSlater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theCourt of Protection Associate Lawyerrole atSlater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are currently recruiting for a talented Associate Lawyer to join our first class, Court of Protection team in Manchester. Our Court of Protection team specialises in property and affairs, providing much needed assistance to look after the best interests of people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. Partnering with national charities across the UK, our team is highly rated for the work they do, working alongside our clients to protect and handle their welfare and finances. We provide assistance to those who suffer from various conditions such as learning disabilities, mental illness, brain injuries or dementia. We are looking for someone to join our specialist team that can advise on all aspects of matters relating to property and affairs within court of protection, including (but not limited to) deputyship applications, statutory wills, gifts, property transactions and personal injury trusts. With this, there will be a caseload to manage, along with assisting our senior lawyers on high-value, sensitive cases. The ability to empathise and communicate clearly and concisely is paramount as the role involves working very closely with our clients, their families and other professionals. It's extremely vital to have previous experience within property and affairs work in Court of Protection, however, we would consider those who have a background within a related field such as Private Client, Mental Capacity or Personal Injury. What we offer in return: We have a wide range of core and voluntary benefits: Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)35 hours per week – Monday to Friday25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidaysBuy and sell annual leave up to 5 daysEmployee Referral scheme Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much moreEmployee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessionsGroup Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of a qualifying illness or injuryHealth and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much moreLife Assurance coverWorkplace pensionBenefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street storesDental InsuranceFree legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services Your Professional Development We will support and encourage you with developing your career with an award- winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources. Our Values Like all great businesses, we strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards. Our people bring something a little different. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service. That's why at Slater + Gordon we go further with our values. How we work is guided by the S+G Way. This means:We do what we say we will We don’t wait we create We own it, we sort it We respect and encourage each other We make time to live The S+G Way defines the specific behaviours and actions that our colleagues and our customers care about the most. We know this, because our colleagues helped to create the way, through a series of interactive workshops and interviews. For further information, please contact Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) by 2x Get notified about new Associate Lawyer jobs inManchester, England, United Kingdom . 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Created: 2025-07-12